Springboks look to ‘damn good’ Ireland for inspiration

South Africa’s backroom staff believe Ireland’s stunning win over New Zealand in Chicago offers a blueprint for victory over England at Twickenham on Saturday.

Springboks forwards coach Matt Proudfoot hailed Ireland “a damn good side” in the wake of their 40-29 win over the All Blacks at Soldier Field.

Ireland claimed their maiden triumph over New Zealand in 111 years — and now Proudfoot wants South Africa to harness that as motivation ahead of facing England this weekend.